PENAL CODE OFFENSES. By Punishment Range. Including Updates From the 81st Legislative Session

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1 PENAL CODE OFFENSES By Punishment Range Including Updates From the 81st Legislative Session

2 Table of Contents Punishment by...2 Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Offenders...4 Exceptional Sentences...7 of Title 4. Inchoate s...8 of Title 5. s Against the Person...11 of Title 6. s Against the Family...18 of Title 7. s Against Property...20 of Title 8. s Against Public Administration...44 of Title 9. s Against Public Order & Decency...54 of Title 10. s Against Public Health, Safety & Morals...59 Title 11. Organized Crime: and Punishment...65 of Controlled Substance s...67 Life Imprisonment as Possible Punishment for Controlled Substance s...80 Title 3. Progressive Sanctions Model...82

3 PUNISHMENT BY OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION Punishment Capital Felony [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] If the individual is found guilty and the state seeks the death penalty: Imprisonment in the institutional division for life without the possibility of parole, or Death If the individual is found guilty and the state does not seek the death penalty: Imprisonment in the institutional division for life without the possibility of parole However, a certified juvenile is no longer eligible for life without parole. First Degree Felony [Tex. Penal Code 12.32] Imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 99 years or less than five years with the exception of aggravated sexual assault, which adds a 25-year minimum punishment if the victim is younger than 6, or younger than 14 and the offense contained threats of serious bodily injury or death, or use of a deadly weapon In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Second Degree Felony [Tex. Penal Code 12.33] Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Third Degree Felony [Tex. Penal Code 12.34] Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 State Jail Felony [Tex. Penal Code (a), (b)] Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 2

4 PUNISHMENT BY OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION Punishment Class A Misdemeanor [Tex. Penal Code 12.21] Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement Class B Misdemeanor [Tex. Penal Code 12.22] Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days Fine not to exceed $2,000 Both such fine and confinement Class C Misdemeanor [Tex. Penal Code 12.23] Fine not to exceed $500 Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 3

5 PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL OFFENDERS Grade All Felonies First Degree Felony Second Degree Felony Third Degree Felony State Jail Felony Enhancement [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(d)] If a person is on trial for any felony (except a state jail felony) and it is shown at the trial that the person has been previously convicted of two felonies, and the second previous felony conviction is for an offense that occurred subsequent to the first previous conviction having become final, on conviction the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or for not more than 99 years or less than 25 years. [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(c)] If a person is on trial for a first degree felony and it is shown at the trial that the person has once before been convicted of a felony (but not a state jail felony), on conviction the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or not more than 99 years or less than 15 years. In addition to imprisonment, an individual may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000. [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(b)] If a person is on trial for a second degree felony and it is shown at the trial that the person has once been previously convicted of a felony (but not a state jail felony), on conviction the person shall be punished for a first degree felony. [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(a)(3)] If a person is on trial for a third degree felony and it is shown at the trial that the person has once been previously convicted of a felony (but not a state jail felony), on conviction the person shall be punished for a second degree felony. [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(a)(1)] If a person is on trial for a state jail felony and it is shown at the trial that the person has previously been finally convicted of two state jail felonies, on conviction the person shall be punished for a third degree felony. [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(a)(2)] If a person is on trial for a state jail felony and it is shown at the trial that the person has previously been finally convicted of two felonies, and the second previous felony conviction is for an offense that occurred subsequent to the first previous conviction having become final, on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a second degree felony. Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 4

6 PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL OFFENDERS Grade Enhancement State Jail Felony [Tex. Penal Code 12.42(a)(3)] If a person is on trial for a state jail felony that is punishable under (c) and it is shown at the trial that the person has been once previously finally convicted of a felony [but not a state jail felony under (a)], on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a second degree felony. [Tex. Penal Code 12.35(c)] State Jail Felony Punishment enhanced to third degree felony if: the person used or exhibited a deadly weapon* during the crime or while fleeing the crime, and the person who used or exhibited the deadly weapon or was a party to the offense knew that the deadly weapon would be used or shown; or the person has previously been convicted of any felony listed in Article 42.12, 3g(a)(1), Code of Criminal Procedure** or for which the judgment contains an affirmative finding under Article 42.12, 3g(a)(2), Code of Criminal Procedure*** * Tex. Penal Code 1.07(a)(17): Deadly weapon is defined as: (A) a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury; or (B) anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. ** Code of Criminal Procedure, Art , 3g(a)(1) Tex. Penal Code, 19.02, Murder Tex. Penal Code, 19.03, Capital Murder Tex. Penal Code, 21.11(a)(1), Indecency with a Child Tex. Penal Code, 20.04, Aggravated Kidnaping Tex. Penal Code, , Aggravated Sexual Assault Tex. Penal Code, 29.03, Aggravated Robbery Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann (c), (d), (e), (f), Drug-Free Zones Tex. Penal Code, (a)(2), Sexual Assault Tex. Penal Code Ann Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Children *** Code of Criminal Procedure, Art , 3g(a)(2) If it was shown at the trial that a deadly weapon was used or exhibited during the commission of a felony offense or while fleeing such a crime and the defendant used or exhibited the deadly weapon or was a party to the offense and knew that a deadly weapon would be used or exhibited. If the court makes an affirmative finding, it must be entered into the judgment. If the court makes an affirmative finding under this subdivision that the weapon was a firearm, the court shall also enter that finding into its judgment. Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 5

7 PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL OFFENDERS Grade Class A Misdemeanor Class B Misdemeanor Class C Misdemeanor Enhancement [Tex. Penal Code 12.43(a)] If a person is on trial for a Class A offense and it is shown that the person has been previously convicted of any Class A misdemeanor or any degree of felony, on conviction the defendant shall be punished by: Confinement in jail for not more than one year or less than 90 days A fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement [Tex. Penal Code 12.43(b)] If a person is on trial for a Class B offense and it is shown that the person has been previously convicted of any Class A or a Class B misdemeanor or any degree of felony, on conviction the defendant shall be punished by: Confinement in jail for not more than 180 days or less than 30 days A fine not to exceed $2,000 Both such fine and confinement [Tex. Penal Code 12.43(c)] If a person is on trial for a Class C offense under Section (Disorderly Conduct) or (Public Intoxication) and it is shown that the person has been convicted under either of those sections three times or three times for any combination of those offenses and each prior offense was committed in the 24 months preceding the date of commission of the instant offense, on conviction the defendant shall be punished by: Confinement in jail for not more than 180 days A fine not to exceed $2,000 Both such fine and confinement See also notes on enhancements for Riot (p. 57), Driving, Flying or Boating While Intoxicated (p. 62), or weapons offenses committed within Weapon-Free School Zones (p.62). Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 6

8 EXCEPTIONAL SENTENCES Grade Other than a First Degree Felony or a Class A Misdemeanor Enhancement [Tex. Penal Code 12.47(a)] If an affirmative finding is made that the offense was committed because of bias or prejudice, the punishment is increased to the punishment prescribed for the next highest category of offense. [Tex. Penal Code 12.49] If an affirmative finding is made that a controlled substance was administered or provided to the victim of any type of robbery, theft or offense against the person, the punishment is increased to the punishment prescribed for the next highest category of offense. [Tex. Penal Code 12.50] If an offense of assault, robbery, burglary or theft is committed within an area subject to a declaration of disaster or an emergency evacuation order, the punishment is increased to the punishment prescribed for the next highest category of offense. Class A Misdemeanor [Tex. Penal Code 12.50] If an offense of assault, burglary or theft is committed within an area subject to a declaration of disaster or an emergency evacuation order, the minimum punishment is increased to 180 days. Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 7

9 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 4. INCHOATE OFFENSES Inchoate s include Preparatory s, Criminal Solicitation, Criminal Instruments, and Interception of Wire or Oral Communication. Preparatory s Criminal Attempt [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Criminal Conspiracy [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Criminal Solicitation [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Criminal Solicitation of a Minor (is same category as the solicited offense if actor is 17 years or older, a member of a criminal street gang, and committed the offense with the intent to further the criminal activities of the gang or to avoid detection as a member of the gang) Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Children [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (c)] Note on Punishment: Capital Felony First Degree Felony Second Degree Felony Punishment for a preparatory offense is based on the intended offense and is one category lower than the punishment for the intended offense except as specifically noted. none Criminal Solicitation of a Capital Felony [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)(1)] Criminal Solicitation of a First Degree Felony [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)(2)] Unlawful Interception, Use or Disclosure of a Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications (offense inapplicable to peace officers if acting in the course of an investigation) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e-1), (f)] Third Degree Felony none Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 8

10 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 4. INCHOATE OFFENSES Inchoate s include Preparatory s, Criminal Solicitation, Criminal Instruments, and Interception of Wire or Oral Communication. State Jail Felony Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument (A criminal instrument is an otherwise legal instrument that has been specially designed, made or adapted to commit a crime.) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(2), (c)] Unlawful Interception, Use or Disclosure of a Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications (offense inapplicable to peace officers if acting in the course of an investigation) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (d), (e-1), (g)] Unlawful Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] (Pen registers and trap and trace devices are mechanical or electronic devices used in identifying outgoing/incoming phone numbers.) [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Ann. arts (14), (7)] Unlawful Access to Stored Communications (if committed to obtain a benefit or to harm another) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)] Illegal Divulgence of Public Communications (involving a scrambled or encrypted radio communication) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)] Class A Misdemeanor Unlawful Access to Stored Communications (unless committed to obtain a benefit or harm another) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)] Illegal Divulgence of Public Communications (involving nonscrambled or non-encrypted radio communication, other than from a public land mobile radio service or paging service) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(1)] Unlawful Installation of Tracking Device (offense inapplicable to peace officers if acting in the course of an investigation) [Tex. Penal Code Ann 16.06(b), (c,) (d), (e)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 9

11 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 4. INCHOATE OFFENSES Inchoate s include Preparatory s, Criminal Solicitation, Criminal Instruments, and Interception of Wire or Oral Communication. Class B Misdemeanor Class C Misdemeanor none Illegal Divulgence of Public Communications (involving nonscrambled or non-encrypted radio communication from a public land mobile radio service or paging service) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(2)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 10

12 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. Capital Felony First Degree Felony Capital Murder [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)] Murder (other than under immediate influence of sudden passion from an adequate cause) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)] Trafficking of Persons (person trafficked is younger than 18 or results in death; knowingly, not intentionally) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 20A.02(a), (b)] Aggravated Kidnaping (without voluntary release of victim in a safe place) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a) - (c)] Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Children [Tex. Penal Code Ann 21.02(c) (3) (4)] Aggravated Assault (by or against a public servant, in retaliation against a prospective witness, informant, or person reporting a crime, against a security officer, or against a family member who suffered serious bodily injury, or during the course of committing a drive-by shooting at a house, building, or vehicle which causes serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (b-3)] Aggravated Sexual Assault [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c), (3), (e), (f)] Sexual Assault (against a victim whom the actor was prohibited from marrying or purporting to marry or with whom the actor was prohibited from living under the appearance of being married under the bigamy law) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (f)] Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual (committed intentionally or knowingly) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1) and (2), (e)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 11

13 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. First Degree Felony Second Degree Felony Tampering with Consumer Product (resulting in serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)] Murder (committed under immediate influence of sudden passion from adequate cause) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)] Manslaughter [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Trafficking of Persons (for forced labor or prostitution; knowingly, not intentionally) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 20A.02(a), (b)] Aggravated Kidnaping (with voluntary release of victim in a safe place) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (d)] Indecency with a Child (by sexual contact or by causing a child to engage in sexual contact) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (c), (d)] Improper Relationship between Educator and Student [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)] Sexual Assault [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (f)] Aggravated Assault (not committed by or against a public servant or in retaliation against a prospective witness, informant, or person reporting a crime, against a security officer, or against a family member who suffered serious bodily injury, or in the course of a driveby) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)] Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual (by reckless conduct or if victim is disabled and institutionalized (MH/MR), and actor is an employee providing care to the victim) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (a)(3), (2)(e), (3), (4)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 12

14 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. Second Degree Felony Abandoning or Endangering a Child (exposure to imminent danger of death, bodily injury, physical or mental impairment) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)] Tampering with Consumer Product (without serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)] Third Degree Felony Unlawful Restraint (by reckless exposure to substantial risk of serious bodily injury; restraint of a public servant; or while actor in custody) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)(2)] Kidnaping [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)] Indecency with a Child (by exposure or by causing child to expose self) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(2), (d)] Assault (against a public servant or a security officer on official duty or a contract employee who works in a correctional or juvenile detention facility) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (b)(1)] Assault (against a family member if the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense against a family member, including assault, homicide, kidnaping, aggravated kidnaping, Continuous Family Violence, and indecency with a child; or if assault is against a family member by strangulation or suffocation) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (b), (b)(1), (b)(2), (f), (g)] For assault family violence enhancements, previous convictions includes similar out-of-state family violence convictions. [Tex. Penal Code Ann (f)(2)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 13

15 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. Third Degree Felony Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual (committed intentionally or knowingly) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(3), (f)] Abandoning or Endangering a Child (without intent to return for the child) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)(2)] Deadly Conduct (discharging a firearm toward one or more people, a habitation, building, or vehicle) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e), See also 22.02(b-3)] Terroristic Threat (impairing or interrupting public services, placing public in fear of serious bodily injury or influencing conduct or activities of federal, state or local government) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(4) - (6), (b)] Tampering with Consumer Product (threatening to tamper with intent to cause fear, affect sale of product or cause bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (c), (d)] Harassment by Persons in Certain Correctional Facilities (includes TYC secure correctional or detention facilities) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)] State Jail Felony Criminally Negligent Homicide [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Unlawful Restraint (person restrained was younger than 17) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)(1)] Unlawful Transport [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Improper Photography or Visual Recording [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)] Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual (by recklessly causing bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(3), (f)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 14

16 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. State Jail Felony Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual (by criminal negligence) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (g)] Abandoning or Endangering a Child (with intent to return for the child) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)(1)] Abandoning or Endangering a Child (exposing a child younger than 15 to imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (c), (f)] It is presumed that a person engaged in conduct that places a child in imminent danger of death, bodily, or physical or mental impairment if the person manufactured the controlled substance methamphetamine in the presence of the child or evidence of the presence of controlled substance in the child s body [Tex. Penal Code Ann (c-1)(3)] Terroristic Threat (by causing pecuniary loss of $1500 or more to owner of a building, room, place or conveyance) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(3), (b)] Aiding Suicide (causing suicide or serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Class A Misdemeanor Unlawful Restraint [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)] Public Lewdness [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Assault (causing bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (b)] Assault (offensive or provocative physical contact with elderly or disabled individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(3), (c)(1)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 15

17 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. Class A Misdemeanor Enhancement Minimum Penalty increased to 180 days if an assault is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Deadly Conduct (recklessly placing another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)] Terroristic Threat (involving family violence, against a public servant, or against public places or forms of conveyance) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(2) and (3), (b)] Class B Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Assault (against a sports participant by a non-participant) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(2) and (3), (c)(2)] Enhancement Penalty if an assault is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Terroristic Threat (by causing official or volunteer emergency response or by placing any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1) and (2), (b)] Class C Misdemeanor Homosexual Conduct [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Assault (by threatening imminent bodily injury or by causing offensive or provocative physical contact) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(2) and (3), (c)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 16

18 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON s Against the Person include Criminal Homicide, Kidnaping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual s, and Assaultive s. Class C Misdemeanor Enhancement Penalty if an assault is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Aiding Suicide (without causing suicide or resulting in serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Leaving a Child in a Vehicle [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 17

19 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 6. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY Capital Felony First Degree Felony Second Degree Felony none Bigamy (prohibited spouse is younger than 16 years of age) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (e)] Bigamy (prohibited spouse is 16 years of age or older) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (e)] Prohibited Sexual Conduct (incest against actor s son or daughter or against actor s parent) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (c)] Sale or Purchase of Child (with intent to commit sexual performance by a child under 43.25, P.C.) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)] Third Degree Felony Bigamy (without reference to age of prohibited spouse) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (e)] Prohibited Sexual Conduct (incest against all other listed relationships, including actor s current or former step-child or step-parent) [Tex. Penal Code 25.02(c)] Enticing a Child (with intent to commit a felony against child) [Tex. Penal Code 25.04] Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate s Order (if previously convicted two or more times under this section or has violated a protective order by committing assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault or the offense of stalking) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (g)] Violation of Protective Order Preventing Caused by Bias or Prejudice (if previously convicted two or more times under this section or has violated a protective order by committing an assault) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Sale or Purchase of a Child [Tex. Penal Code 25.08(a), (c)] Advertising for Placement of Child (if previously convicted under this section) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 18

20 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 6. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY Third Degree Felony Interference with Child Custody (Temporary and/or Final Orders) [Tex. Penal Code 25.03] Agreement to Abduct from Custody (Temporary and/or Final Orders [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Criminal Nonsupport [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (f)] Interference with Rights of Guardian of the Person [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Continuous Family Violence (engaging in conduct that constitutes assault with bodily injury two or more times in twelve months, against anyone the defendant is related to, lives with, has children with, dates, used to date, is married to, or is divorced from) [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Class A Misdemeanor Harboring a Runaway Child [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Violation of a Protective Order or Magistrate's Order [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (g)] Violation of Protective Order Preventing Caused by Bias or Prejudice [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Advertising for Placement of Child [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)] Class B Misdemeanor Class C Misdemeanor Enticing a Child [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] none Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 19

21 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Capital Felony First Degree Felony none Arson (resulting in bodily injury or death or intending to damage or destroy a habitation, or a place of assembly or worship) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Criminal Mischief (pecuniary loss of $200,000 or more, or if property is livestock and damage is caused by introducing mad cow disease or another disease described by Section (a) Agriculture Code) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(7), (I)] Interference with Railroad Property (pecuniary loss of $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(6)] Graffiti (pecuniary loss of $200,000 or more; can involve any type of paint, not just aerosol) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(6)] Aggravated Robbery [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Burglary (of a habitation with intent to commit a felony other than felony theft) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Theft (property value of $200,000 or more; or $100,000 or more but less than $200,000, and the actor was a public servant at the time of the offense, and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of his or her status as a public servant; or the actor was in a contractual relationship with a governmental body at time of offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of the contractual relationship; or the owner of the appropriated property was an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(7), (f)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 20

22 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. First Degree Felony Theft of Service (value of service stolen is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(7)] Trademark Counterfeiting (retail value of item or service is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(7)] False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit (value of property or amount of credit is $200,000 or more; (Includes mortgages and property appraisal fraud) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (b-1), (c)(7)](d) (e) Hindering Secured Creditors (value of property or proceeds is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)(7), (e)(7)] Credit Card Transaction Record Laundering (record of sale is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c), (e)(7)] Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete (value of benefit is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (e)(7)] Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of Financial Institution (value of property misapplied is $200,000 or more; or $100,000 or more but less than $200,000 if committed against an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)(7), (d)] Securing Execution of Document by Deception (value of property, service or pecuniary interest is $200,000 or more; or $100,000 or more but less than $200,000 if committed against an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (b)(7), (c-1)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 21

23 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. First Degree Felony Breach of Computer Security (aggregate amount involved is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(5)] Unauthorized Use of Telecommunications Service (value of service used or diverted is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.02(a), (b)(6)] Theft of Telecommunications Service (value of service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $200,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.04(a), (b)(6)] Money Laundering (value of funds is $100,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(3)] Insurance Fraud (value of claim is $200,000 or more; or value of claim is less than $200,000 and commission of offense placed someone at risk of death or serious bodily injury) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (d)(7)] Second Degree Felony Arson (not resulting in bodily injury or death or property intended to be damaged or destroyed is not a habitation or a place of assembly or worship) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Criminal Mischief (pecuniary loss of $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(6)] Interference with Railroad Property (pecuniary loss of $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(5)] Graffiti (pecuniary loss of $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; can involve any type of paint, not just aerosol) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(5)] Robbery [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 22

24 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Second Degree Felony Enhancement Penalty if a robbery is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Burglary (of a habitation) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)(2)] Enhancement Penalty if a burglary is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Theft (value of property is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; or value of property is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000, and the actor was a public servant at the time of the offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of his or her status as a public servant; or the actor was in a contractual relationship with a governmental body at time of offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of the contractual relationship; or the owner of the appropriated property was an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(6), (f)] Enhancement Enhancement Penalty if a theft is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Increase in offense level by one if theft is from a nonprofit or theft is by a Medicare provider [Tex. Penal Code Ann 31.03(f)] Theft of Service (value of service stolen is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(6)] Trademark Counterfeiting (retail value of item or service is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(6)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 23

25 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Second Degree Felony False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit (value of property or amount of credit is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000, includes mortgages and property appraisal fraud) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (b-1), (c)(6), (d), (e)] Hindering Secured Creditors (value of property or proceeds is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)(6), (e)(6)] Credit Card Transaction Record Laundering (record of sale is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c), (e)(6)] Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete (value of benefit is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (e)(6)] Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of Financial Institution (value of property is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; or value of property is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000 if committed against an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)(6), (d)] Securing Execution of Document by Deception (value of property, service or pecuniary interest is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; or value of property is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000 if committed against an elderly individual) If the offense involves the state Medicaid program the offense is treated as a First Degree Felony. [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)(1), (b)(6), (c-1)] Breach of Computer Security (aggregate amount involved is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(4)] Online Solicitation of a Minor (against a victim or purported victim under 14 years of age) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (f)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 24

26 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Second Degree Felony Unauthorized Use of Telecommunications Service (value of service used or diverted is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.02(a), (b)(5)] Theft of Telecommunications Service (value of service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.04(a), (b)(5)] Money Laundering (value of funds is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(2)] Insurance Fraud (value of claim is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (d)(6)] Third Degree Felony Arson (recklessly starts or causes fire or explosion while manufacturing or attempting to manufacture a controlled substance and the fire or explosion damages any building, habitation or vehicle and bodily injury or death was suffered by any person) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a-1), (e)] Criminal Mischief (pecuniary loss of $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(5)] Criminal Mischief to damage, destroy, or tamper with transportation communications equipment or related devices if the amount is less than $100, This section includes traffic control devices and signals. [Tex. Penal Code Ann (j)] Interference with Railroad Property (causing bodily injury or pecuniary loss of $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c), (e)(4)] Graffiti (pecuniary loss of $20,000 or more but less than $100,000; can involve any type of paint, not just aerosol) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(4)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 25

27 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Third Degree Felony Enhancement Enhancement Theft (value of property is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000; or property includes certain animals and the property was stolen during a single transaction and having an aggregate value of less than $100,000; or the property includes any number of cattle, horses, livestock, or exotic fowl with an aggregate value of less than $100,000; or the property includes more than 10 head of sheep, goats, or swine with an aggregate value of less than $100,000; or the value is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 or includes certain animals with an aggregate value of less than $20,000; or regardless of value property is stolen from a corpse or grave, is a firearm or official election material, and the actor was a public servant at the time of the offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of his or her status as a public servant; or the actor was in a contractual relationship with a governmental body at time of offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of the contractual relationship; or the owner of the appropriated property was an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e), (e)(5), (f)] Penalty if a theft is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Increase in offense level by one if theft is from a nonprofit or theft is by a Medicare provider [Tex. Penal Code Ann 31.03(f)] Theft of Service (value of service stolen is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(5)] Theft of Trade Secrets [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Forgery (involving money, securities, postage, revenue stamps, or certain government records) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 26

28 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Third Degree Felony Enhancement level increased by one if forgery is against the elderly [Tex. Penal Code Ann (c), (e-1)] Trademark Counterfeiting (retail value of item or service is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(5)] False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit (value of property or amount of credit is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000, including mortgages and property appraisal fraud) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)(5)(d) (e)] Hindering Secured Creditors (value of property is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)(5), (e)(5)] Fraudulent Transfer of a Motor Vehicle (value of vehicle is $20,000 or more) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b)(1)-(3), (f)(2)] Credit Card Transaction Record Laundering (amount of record of sale is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c), (e)(5)] Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete (value of benefit is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (e)(5)] Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of Financial Institution (value of property misapplied is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000; or $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 if committed against an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (c)(5), (d)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 27

29 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Third Degree Felony Securing Execution of Document by Deception (value of property, service or pecuniary interest is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000; or $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 if committed against an elderly individual; or the defendant causes or induces a public servant to file or record any purported judgment or other document purporting to memorialize or evidence an act, an order, a directive, or process of a purported court or other judicial entity that is not expressly created or established under the constitution or the laws of this state or of the United States or any judicial officer of such a court or entity). If the offense involves the state Medicaid program, the offense is treated as a Second Degree Felony. [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(5), (c-1)] Breach of Computer Security (aggregate amount involved is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(3)] Online Solicitation of a Minor (arranging to meet a victim who is 14 years or older) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (f)] Online Harassment (if with intent to harm, defraud, intimidate, or threaten any person, a person uses the name or persona of another person to create a web page or message on a social networking site without the consent of the named person [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a)] Enhancement Online Harassment (if without consent, with intent to make the recipient believe that the indicated person sent the message and with intent to harm or defraud any person, a person sends an electronic message directly to a recipient while using the identifying information of another person; penalty increased to third degree if message was sent with intent to solicit a response by emergency personnel). [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b)] Unauthorized Use of Telecommunications Service (value of service used or diverted is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.02(a), (b)(4)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 28

30 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. Third Degree Felony Manufacture, Possession, or Delivery of Unlawful Telecommunications Device [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.03(a) - (c)] Theft of Telecommunications Service (value of service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.04(a), (b)(4)] Publication of Telecommunications Access Device (if previously convicted under this chapter) [Tex. Penal Code Ann. 33A.05] Money Laundering (value of funds is $3,000 or more but less than $20,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(1)] Insurance Fraud (value of claim is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (d)(5)] State Jail Felony Arson (recklessly start fire or cause explosion while manufacturing a controlled substance and the fire or explosion damages any building, habitation or vehicle; start a fire or cause an explosion, thereby recklessly causing damage to a building or harm to a person) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a-1)] Criminal Mischief (pecuniary loss of $1,500 or more but less than $20,000; or less than $1,500, if the property damaged or destroyed was a habitation and the damage or destruction was caused by a firearm or explosive weapon; or less than $1,500, if the property was a fence used for the production or containment of certain animals; or damage or destruction to place of worship, human burial, public monument or community center and loss is less than $20,000; or pecuniary loss to real or tangible personal property is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 and damage or destruction is on a public or private school; or less than $1,500 if diverts, interrupts, or impairs public services (communications, transport, gas, power)) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b), (b)(4), (f), (h)] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 29

31 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. State Jail Felony Interference with Railroad Property (pecuniary loss of $1,500 or more but less than $20,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(3)] Graffiti (pecuniary loss of $1,500 or more but less than $20,000; or the marking was made on a school, a place of worship or human burial, a public monument, or a community center that provides medical, social or educational programs and the loss is less than $20,000; can involve any type of paint, not just aerosol) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (b)(3), (d)] Burglary (building other than a habitation) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (c)(1)] Enhancement Penalty if a burglary is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Burglary of Vehicles (involving a rail car) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (d)] Theft (value of property is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000; or property involves certain animals under the value of $20,000; or property involves less than 10 head of sheep, goats, or swine; or regardless of value property was a firearm, official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election, military grave marker, or was stolen from a corpse or grave; or the value is less than $1,500 and the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of any theft; or value of property is $500 or more but less than $1,500, and the actor was a public servant at the time of the offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of his or her status as a public servant; or the actor was in a contractual relationship with a governmental body at time of offense and the property came into the actor s possession, custody, or control by virtue of the contractual relationship; or the owner of the appropriated property was an elderly individual) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e), (e)(4), (f)] Enhancement Penalty if a theft is committed in a Disaster or Evacuation Area [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 30

32 CLASSIFICATION OF TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY s Against Property include Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Damage or Destruction; Robbery; Burglary and Criminal Trespass; Theft; Fraud; Computer Crimes; Telecommunications Crimes; Money Laundering; and Insurance Fraud. State Jail Felony Enhancement Increase in offense level by one if theft is from a nonprofit or theft is by a Medicare provider. [Tex. Penal Code Ann 31.03(f)] Theft (of aluminum, bronze, or copper wire, cable, tubing, rods, or water gate stems if the value of the stolen property is any amount less than $20,000.00) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (e) ] Theft (of the organization, promotion, or facilitation or theft of retail merchandise, if the merchandise has a total value of at least $1,500.00) [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Theft of Service (value of service stolen is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (a), (e)(4)] Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Forgery (involving a will, codicil, deed, deed of trust, mortgage, security investment, credit card, check, debit authorization or other commercial instrument) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (d)] Enhancement level increased by one if forgery is against the elderly [Tex. Penal Code Ann (c), (e1)] Trademark Counterfeiting (retail value of item or service is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000) [Tex. Penal Code Ann (b), (e)(4)] Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse [Tex. Penal Code Ann ] Penal Code s by Punishment Range $ Office of the Attorney General 31